Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez suffers cruciate ligament injury ruling him out of the World Cup in Brazil

Saints striker Jay Rodriguez’s World Cup dream is over after a scan today revealed the full extent of the knee injury he sustained against Manchester City on Saturday.

The 24-year-old, who is the club’s top scorer this season, will require surgery on a cruciate ligament injury and faces about six months on the sidelines.

That means Rodriguez, whose red hot form saw him handed an England start earlier this season, will not figure for Saints again this campaign and also forces him out of England boss Roy Hodgson’s plans for the World Cup in Brazil this summer.

A statement from Saints said: "Southampton Football Club can confirm that, following his injury on Saturday against Manchester City, Jay Rodriguez has been diagnosed as having suffered a rupture to his anterior cruciate ligament.

"This will keep him out of action for six months and regrettably means he will not be fit for selection by the English national team at this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil."

Saints director Les Reed added: "Jay is naturally disappointed, but is determined to get back playing for Saints as soon as possible.

"Everything will be done to return him to full fitness and deliver a speedy recovery.

"Jay has asked us to pass on his gratitude to everybody who has shown him their concern and sympathy during the 48-or-so hours since his injury.

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"Everyone at the Club now wishes Jay well and we will support him, along with his family, to ensure that an international career plays a big part in his future."

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Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez suffers cruciate ligament injury ruling him out of the World Cup in Brazil

OSPREYSAINT says...6:39pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Gutted for him, that is most unfair.

Gutted for him, that is most unfair.OSPREYSAINT

Gutted for him, that is most unfair.

Score: 14

willygetaway says...6:39pm Mon 7 Apr 14

I,M GUTTED FOR YOU JAY . COYR

I,M GUTTED FOR YOU JAY . COYRwillygetaway

I,M GUTTED FOR YOU JAY . COYR

Score: 19

jrod11 says...6:42pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Worse than was thought...Gutted

Worse than was thought...Guttedjrod11

Worse than was thought...Gutted

Score: 0

anderoo says...6:44pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Absolutely gutted for him , , , , here's to a speedy recovery and looking forward to watch you terrorise defences and banging in the goals again very soon. Get well soon and COYR

Absolutely gutted for him , , , , here's to a speedy recovery and looking forward to watch you terrorise defences and banging in the goals again very soon. Get well soon and COYRanderoo

Absolutely gutted for him , , , , here's to a speedy recovery and looking forward to watch you terrorise defences and banging in the goals again very soon. Get well soon and COYR

Score: 17

jrod11 says...6:50pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Roy Hodgson will be distraught as well.

Roy Hodgson will be distraught as well.jrod11

Roy Hodgson will be distraught as well.

Score: 0

AdamG10 says...6:53pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Absolutely gutted for him. Have speedy and full recovery Jay.

Absolutely gutted for him. Have speedy and full recovery Jay.AdamG10

Absolutely gutted for him. Have speedy and full recovery Jay.

Score: 18

settheSTandard says...7:02pm Mon 7 Apr 14

One of the nice guys, doesn't deserve this. Wishing you a speedy recovery Jay.

One of the nice guys, doesn't deserve this. Wishing you a speedy recovery Jay.settheSTandard

One of the nice guys, doesn't deserve this. Wishing you a speedy recovery Jay.

Score: 18

warrens 76 says...7:02pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Sorry Jay, horrible injury ended my career back in the day when nothing much could be done, since Gazza's time in early 90's surgery has improved exponentially so with our medical team you will be fine, the time it takes is what will get you…be strong.

Sorry Jay, horrible injury ended my career back in the day when nothing much could be done, since Gazza's time in early 90's surgery has improved exponentially so with our medical team you will be fine, the time it takes is what will get you…be strong.warrens 76

Sorry Jay, horrible injury ended my career back in the day when nothing much could be done, since Gazza's time in early 90's surgery has improved exponentially so with our medical team you will be fine, the time it takes is what will get you…be strong.

Score: 22

ladysaint says...7:15pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Thinking of you Jay. Everyone in the Southampton family feels your disappointment with you. Speedy recovery and you will come back stronger and hungrier next season ready for the euros and Saints push for European football

Thinking of you Jay. Everyone in the Southampton family feels your disappointment with you. Speedy recovery and you will come back stronger and hungrier next season ready for the euros and Saints push for European footballladysaint

Thinking of you Jay. Everyone in the Southampton family feels your disappointment with you. Speedy recovery and you will come back stronger and hungrier next season ready for the euros and Saints push for European football

Score: 19

SPIKEISLANDTRADER says...7:20pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Biggest loss of the SEASON for J rod and England . Hope its a speedy recovery , we will miss you

Biggest loss of the SEASON for J rod and England . Hope its a speedy recovery , we will miss youSPIKEISLANDTRADER

Biggest loss of the SEASON for J rod and England . Hope its a speedy recovery , we will miss you

Score: 15

Little Hitler says...7:22pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Get better soon dude, unlike us you've still got a good chance of playing at another World Cup :-)

Get better soon dude, unlike us you've still got a good chance of playing at another World Cup :-)Little Hitler

Get better soon dude, unlike us you've still got a good chance of playing at another World Cup :-)

Score: 14

jrod11 says...7:26pm Mon 7 Apr 14

OSPREYSAINT wrote…

Gutted for him, that is most unfair.

We all agree with you..

[quote][p][bold]OSPREYSAINT[/bold] wrote:
Gutted for him, that is most unfair.[/p][/quote]We all agree with you..jrod11

OSPREYSAINT wrote…

Gutted for him, that is most unfair.

We all agree with you..

Score: 0

Velleity says...7:32pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Can't begin to express how sorry I feel for J-Rod. However, I'm sure he'll be determined to come back before too long - onwards and upwards to Euro 16 by which time he'll be a shoo-in for the team.

Can't begin to express how sorry I feel for J-Rod.
However, I'm sure he'll be determined to come back before too long - onwards and upwards to Euro 16 by which time he'll be a shoo-in for the team.Velleity

Can't begin to express how sorry I feel for J-Rod. However, I'm sure he'll be determined to come back before too long - onwards and upwards to Euro 16 by which time he'll be a shoo-in for the team.

Score: 6

el caballo santos101 says...7:38pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Gutted for you Jay. Horrible injury and even worse timing. Will look forward to your return for saints and for the next euros. Gutted, just gutted!

Gutted for you Jay. Horrible injury and even worse timing.
Will look forward to your return for saints and for the next euros.
Gutted, just gutted!el caballo santos101

Gutted for you Jay. Horrible injury and even worse timing. Will look forward to your return for saints and for the next euros. Gutted, just gutted!

Score: 6

Baddesley Bill says...7:42pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Terrible news, although I think most people in the stadium knew it was a serious one by the reaction of everyone on the pitch. I only hope JayRod can get over his disappointment and come back stronger. Go book a holiday Jay and get well soon....your country will come calling again for sure!

Terrible news, although I think most people in the stadium knew it was a serious one by the reaction of everyone on the pitch. I only hope JayRod can get over his disappointment and come back stronger. Go book a holiday Jay and get well soon....your country will come calling again for sure!Baddesley Bill

Terrible news, although I think most people in the stadium knew it was a serious one by the reaction of everyone on the pitch. I only hope JayRod can get over his disappointment and come back stronger. Go book a holiday Jay and get well soon....your country will come calling again for sure!

Score: 6

03alpe01 says...7:42pm Mon 7 Apr 14

jrod11 wrote…

OSPREYSAINT wrote…

Gutted for him, that is most unfair.

We all agree with you..

You've changed your tune a bit haven't you!

[quote][p][bold]jrod11[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]OSPREYSAINT[/bold] wrote:
Gutted for him, that is most unfair.[/p][/quote]We all agree with you..[/p][/quote]You've changed your tune a bit haven't you!03alpe01

jrod11 wrote…

OSPREYSAINT wrote…

Gutted for him, that is most unfair.

We all agree with you..

You've changed your tune a bit haven't you!

Score: 3

Shrewdsaint says...7:43pm Mon 7 Apr 14

el caballo santos101 wrote…

Gutted for you Jay. Horrible injury and even worse timing. Will look forward to your return for saints and for the next euros. Gutted, just gutted!

So sorry for Jay. As above, come back fit for Saints for our next top flight season and join England for the Euros when half the team will be Saints.

[quote][p][bold]el caballo santos101[/bold] wrote:
Gutted for you Jay. Horrible injury and even worse timing.
Will look forward to your return for saints and for the next euros.
Gutted, just gutted![/p][/quote]So sorry for Jay. As above, come back fit for Saints for our next top flight season and join England for the Euros when half the team will be Saints.Shrewdsaint

el caballo santos101 wrote…

Gutted for you Jay. Horrible injury and even worse timing. Will look forward to your return for saints and for the next euros. Gutted, just gutted!

So sorry for Jay. As above, come back fit for Saints for our next top flight season and join England for the Euros when half the team will be Saints.

Score: 6

Saintsteve7 says...7:47pm Mon 7 Apr 14

I'm slightly surprised its 6 months as rupturing the ACL is usually more like 9 months. Hopefully this means it's slightly better news than it could of been. Hopefully he'll be back firing on all cylinders come sept/oct.

I'm slightly surprised its 6 months as rupturing the ACL is usually more like 9 months. Hopefully this means it's slightly better news than it could of been.
Hopefully he'll be back firing on all cylinders come sept/oct.Saintsteve7

I'm slightly surprised its 6 months as rupturing the ACL is usually more like 9 months. Hopefully this means it's slightly better news than it could of been. Hopefully he'll be back firing on all cylinders come sept/oct.

Score: 4

jrod11 says...7:48pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Time to feed your Ponies.....ta ta

Time to feed your Ponies.....ta tajrod11

Time to feed your Ponies.....ta ta

Score: 0

jrod11 says...7:50pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Clip Clop Hoppity Clop.....

Clip Clop Hoppity Clop.....jrod11

Clip Clop Hoppity Clop.....

Score: 0

EastMidsBlue says...7:52pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Gutted for the lad. Have to say that Lallana and Rodriguez were probably England's best bet of a successful World Cup and that's difficult for any Pompey fan to admit. Here's hoping that he makes a full recovery and comes back an even stronger player.

Gutted for the lad. Have to say that Lallana and Rodriguez were probably England's best bet of a successful World Cup and that's difficult for any Pompey fan to admit. Here's hoping that he makes a full recovery and comes back an even stronger player.EastMidsBlue

Gutted for the lad. Have to say that Lallana and Rodriguez were probably England's best bet of a successful World Cup and that's difficult for any Pompey fan to admit. Here's hoping that he makes a full recovery and comes back an even stronger player.

Huge blow for Jay and one that's heartfelt by all Saints fans. But he'll be back - and what a cheer he's gonna get that day! And maybe we can send a message from the stands on Saturday too?

Huge blow for Jay and one that's heartfelt by all Saints fans.
But he'll be back - and what a cheer he's gonna get that day!
And maybe we can send a message from the stands on Saturday too?Confucious

Huge blow for Jay and one that's heartfelt by all Saints fans. But he'll be back - and what a cheer he's gonna get that day! And maybe we can send a message from the stands on Saturday too?

Score: 13

Meribelsaint says...7:57pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Totally gutted for him. The only plus is that he has age on his side, so hopefully he can come back and force his way back into the England squad.

Totally gutted for him. The only plus is that he has age on his side, so hopefully he can come back and force his way back into the England squad.Meribelsaint

Totally gutted for him. The only plus is that he has age on his side, so hopefully he can come back and force his way back into the England squad.

Score: 4

Stroppy_gramps says...7:59pm Mon 7 Apr 14

absolutely gutted for the lad. Get well soon Jay.

absolutely gutted for the lad. Get well soon Jay.Stroppy_gramps

absolutely gutted for the lad. Get well soon Jay.

Score: 4

saint Compo says...7:59pm Mon 7 Apr 14

He'll be back and there's plenty of time to gain a lot of caps playing for England. Very sad though. Good luck, Jay. Your Saints mates will look after you. You'll appreciate even more what a great bunch of lads they are and why SFC is the place to be. COYR

He'll be back and there's plenty of time to gain a lot of caps playing for England. Very sad though. Good luck, Jay. Your Saints mates will look after you. You'll appreciate even more what a great bunch of lads they are and why SFC is the place to be.
COYRsaint Compo

He'll be back and there's plenty of time to gain a lot of caps playing for England. Very sad though. Good luck, Jay. Your Saints mates will look after you. You'll appreciate even more what a great bunch of lads they are and why SFC is the place to be. COYR

We visited the National Footy Museum after the match on Saturday. As we entered, we were welcomed by a museum guy who, on noticing we were Saints fans immediately said, 'I assume you were at the match, how bad was that injury?' It turned out he was an Evertonian who, like so many other fans around the country - including decent Cherries fans, of course - really hoped that Jay would make the plane. His form, his goals and, I think, his honest, hard-working attitude (like Adam's) has really caught a lot of people's imagination. It's such a shame he'll be out for most (perhaps ALL) of the rest of this year. I hope he isn't hurried back and this can heal in its own good time. More than that, once back, I hope this will spur him on to working even harder, so that he can eventually become the great he's been rapidly growing into. Good luck Jay.

We visited the National Footy Museum after the match on Saturday. As we entered, we were welcomed by a museum guy who, on noticing we were Saints fans immediately said, 'I assume you were at the match, how bad was that injury?' It turned out he was an Evertonian who, like so many other fans around the country - including decent Cherries fans, of course - really hoped that Jay would make the plane. His form, his goals and, I think, his honest, hard-working attitude (like Adam's) has really caught a lot of people's imagination. It's such a shame he'll be out for most (perhaps ALL) of the rest of this year. I hope he isn't hurried back and this can heal in its own good time. More than that, once back, I hope this will spur him on to working even harder, so that he can eventually become the great he's been rapidly growing into.
Good luck Jay.Strasbourg Saint

We visited the National Footy Museum after the match on Saturday. As we entered, we were welcomed by a museum guy who, on noticing we were Saints fans immediately said, 'I assume you were at the match, how bad was that injury?' It turned out he was an Evertonian who, like so many other fans around the country - including decent Cherries fans, of course - really hoped that Jay would make the plane. His form, his goals and, I think, his honest, hard-working attitude (like Adam's) has really caught a lot of people's imagination. It's such a shame he'll be out for most (perhaps ALL) of the rest of this year. I hope he isn't hurried back and this can heal in its own good time. More than that, once back, I hope this will spur him on to working even harder, so that he can eventually become the great he's been rapidly growing into. Good luck Jay.

Score: 20

OSPREYSAINT says...8:31pm Mon 7 Apr 14

1 1 Adebayor

1 1 AdebayorOSPREYSAINT

1 1 Adebayor

Score: -7

miltonnroad76 says...8:42pm Mon 7 Apr 14

How tragic poor lad lets hope it isnt the end of his career however players who suffer such injurys rarely come back as good as they were....speaking to someone who suffered this they told me its agony and at least 6 months before can even train properly...so sorry to be harsh but Saints now desperately need 2 or even 3 strikers in the summer. We have only one and i love rickie but hes getting on and not fast will be getting injury prone with age we have now no pace in our attack at all...got that idiot osvaldo out on loan and apparentley they dont want him either..if cant sell him we are stuck coz he should never play for us again! We need to buy and buy big on proven strikers or next season will be playing without any forwards...Want to thank Jay for all he did for us and hope he can come back but realistically we have to consider him gone forever and if he comes back we got a bonus player. ...sad end to the season.

How tragic poor lad lets hope it isnt the end of his career however players who suffer such injurys rarely come back as good as they were....speaking to someone who suffered this they told me its agony and at least 6 months before can even train properly...so sorry to be harsh but Saints now desperately need 2 or even 3 strikers in the summer. We have only one and i love rickie but hes getting on and not fast will be getting injury prone with age we have now no pace in our attack at all...got that idiot osvaldo out on loan and apparentley they dont want him either..if cant sell him we are stuck coz he should never play for us again! We need to buy and buy big on proven strikers or next season will be playing without any forwards...Want to thank Jay for all he did for us and hope he can come back but realistically we have to consider him gone forever and if he comes back we got a bonus player. ...sad end to the season.miltonnroad76

How tragic poor lad lets hope it isnt the end of his career however players who suffer such injurys rarely come back as good as they were....speaking to someone who suffered this they told me its agony and at least 6 months before can even train properly...so sorry to be harsh but Saints now desperately need 2 or even 3 strikers in the summer. We have only one and i love rickie but hes getting on and not fast will be getting injury prone with age we have now no pace in our attack at all...got that idiot osvaldo out on loan and apparentley they dont want him either..if cant sell him we are stuck coz he should never play for us again! We need to buy and buy big on proven strikers or next season will be playing without any forwards...Want to thank Jay for all he did for us and hope he can come back but realistically we have to consider him gone forever and if he comes back we got a bonus player. ...sad end to the season.

Score: -15

OSPREYSAINT says...8:46pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Juventus won 2 0 tonight but Osvaldo was left on the bench.

Juventus won 2 0 tonight but Osvaldo was left on the bench.OSPREYSAINT

Juventus won 2 0 tonight but Osvaldo was left on the bench.

Score: -8

Thornhill Saint says...9:12pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Such a shame. He woul have been on that plane to Brazxil the way he wa playing. Gutted for him. Get well soon J-Rod!

Such a shame. He woul have been on that plane to Brazxil the way he wa playing.
Gutted for him.
Get well soon J-Rod!Thornhill Saint

Such a shame. He woul have been on that plane to Brazxil the way he wa playing. Gutted for him. Get well soon J-Rod!

Score: 3

OSPREYSAINT says...9:16pm Mon 7 Apr 14

2 1 Spurs Kane

2 1 Spurs KaneOSPREYSAINT

2 1 Spurs Kane

Score: -6

SnapperSaint says...9:20pm Mon 7 Apr 14

miltonnroad76 wrote…

How tragic poor lad lets hope it isnt the end of his career however players who suffer such injurys rarely come back as good as they were....speaking to someone who suffered this they told me its agony and at least 6 months before can even train properly...so sorry to be harsh but Saints now desperately need 2 or even 3 strikers in the summer. We have only one and i love rickie but hes getting on and not fast will be getting injury prone with age we have now no pace in our attack at all...got that idiot osvaldo out on loan and apparentley they dont want him either..if cant sell him we are stuck coz he should never play for us again! We need to buy and buy big on proven strikers or next season will be playing without any forwards...Want to thank Jay for all he did for us and hope he can come back but realistically we have to consider him gone forever and if he comes back we got a bonus player. ...sad end to the season.

Sincerely hope you are wrong on both points... JRod was growing into something special, we want him back and able to perform at his supreme best. Osvaldo must NEVER come back!

[quote][p][bold]miltonnroad76[/bold] wrote:
How tragic poor lad lets hope it isnt the end of his career however players who suffer such injurys rarely come back as good as they were....speaking to someone who suffered this they told me its agony and at least 6 months before can even train properly...so sorry to be harsh but Saints now desperately need 2 or even 3 strikers in the summer. We have only one and i love rickie but hes getting on and not fast will be getting injury prone with age we have now no pace in our attack at all...got that idiot osvaldo out on loan and apparentley they dont want him either..if cant sell him we are stuck coz he should never play for us again! We need to buy and buy big on proven strikers or next season will be playing without any forwards...Want to thank Jay for all he did for us and hope he can come back but realistically we have to consider him gone forever and if he comes back we got a bonus player. ...sad end to the season.[/p][/quote]Sincerely hope you are wrong on both points...
JRod was growing into something special, we want him back and able to perform at his supreme best.
Osvaldo must NEVER come back!SnapperSaint

miltonnroad76 wrote…

How tragic poor lad lets hope it isnt the end of his career however players who suffer such injurys rarely come back as good as they were....speaking to someone who suffered this they told me its agony and at least 6 months before can even train properly...so sorry to be harsh but Saints now desperately need 2 or even 3 strikers in the summer. We have only one and i love rickie but hes getting on and not fast will be getting injury prone with age we have now no pace in our attack at all...got that idiot osvaldo out on loan and apparentley they dont want him either..if cant sell him we are stuck coz he should never play for us again! We need to buy and buy big on proven strikers or next season will be playing without any forwards...Want to thank Jay for all he did for us and hope he can come back but realistically we have to consider him gone forever and if he comes back we got a bonus player. ...sad end to the season.

Sincerely hope you are wrong on both points... JRod was growing into something special, we want him back and able to perform at his supreme best. Osvaldo must NEVER come back!

Score: 6

miltonnroad76 says...9:21pm Mon 7 Apr 14

OSPREYSAINT wrote…

Juventus won 2 0 tonight but Osvaldo was left on the bench.

no suprise there at least he didnt get in a fight....cant see them taking him esp at that price but we have to sell him for whatever we can get asap and buy 2 strikers- ones with pace and can score goals just like poor Jay used to do. Gutted for him he had real chance of Brazil still donkey Carrol will be happy ..anyone who saw him deliberatly use his arm above his head to impede the goalie will see what a cheating yob he is...it will be a disgrace to football if he gets in in jays place or even rickies...but he probably will now.i thought both saints strikers plus lallana and shaw were going...worst weekend of the season....

[quote][p][bold]OSPREYSAINT[/bold] wrote:
Juventus won 2 0 tonight but Osvaldo was left on the bench.[/p][/quote]no suprise there at least he didnt get in a fight....cant see them taking him esp at that price but we have to sell him for whatever we can get asap and buy 2 strikers- ones with pace and can score goals just like poor Jay used to do. Gutted for him he had real chance of Brazil still donkey Carrol will be happy ..anyone who saw him deliberatly use his arm above his head to impede the goalie will see what a cheating yob he is...it will be a disgrace to football if he gets in in jays place or even rickies...but he probably will now.i thought both saints strikers plus lallana and shaw were going...worst weekend of the season....miltonnroad76

OSPREYSAINT wrote…

Juventus won 2 0 tonight but Osvaldo was left on the bench.

no suprise there at least he didnt get in a fight....cant see them taking him esp at that price but we have to sell him for whatever we can get asap and buy 2 strikers- ones with pace and can score goals just like poor Jay used to do. Gutted for him he had real chance of Brazil still donkey Carrol will be happy ..anyone who saw him deliberatly use his arm above his head to impede the goalie will see what a cheating yob he is...it will be a disgrace to football if he gets in in jays place or even rickies...but he probably will now.i thought both saints strikers plus lallana and shaw were going...worst weekend of the season....

Score: 7

OSPREYSAINT says...9:35pm Mon 7 Apr 14

3 1 Eriksen

3 1 EriksenOSPREYSAINT

3 1 Eriksen

Score: -7

OSPREYSAINT says...9:43pm Mon 7 Apr 14

4 1 Adebayor, Sunderland look woeful

4 1 Adebayor, Sunderland look woefulOSPREYSAINT

4 1 Adebayor, Sunderland look woeful

Score: -6

el caballo santos101 says...9:45pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Strasbourg Saint wrote…

We visited the National Footy Museum after the match on Saturday. As we entered, we were welcomed by a museum guy who, on noticing we were Saints fans immediately said, 'I assume you were at the match, how bad was that injury?' It turned out he was an Evertonian who, like so many other fans around the country - including decent Cherries fans, of course - really hoped that Jay would make the plane. His form, his goals and, I think, his honest, hard-working attitude (like Adam's) has really caught a lot of people's imagination. It's such a shame he'll be out for most (perhaps ALL) of the rest of this year. I hope he isn't hurried back and this can heal in its own good time. More than that, once back, I hope this will spur him on to working even harder, so that he can eventually become the great he's been rapidly growing into. Good luck Jay.

I think genuine football fans of any club will feel for him, only idiots would make fun of him. Hes not just out for us but for England and his pace ans finishing will be sorely missed.

[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
We visited the National Footy Museum after the match on Saturday. As we entered, we were welcomed by a museum guy who, on noticing we were Saints fans immediately said, 'I assume you were at the match, how bad was that injury?' It turned out he was an Evertonian who, like so many other fans around the country - including decent Cherries fans, of course - really hoped that Jay would make the plane. His form, his goals and, I think, his honest, hard-working attitude (like Adam's) has really caught a lot of people's imagination. It's such a shame he'll be out for most (perhaps ALL) of the rest of this year. I hope he isn't hurried back and this can heal in its own good time. More than that, once back, I hope this will spur him on to working even harder, so that he can eventually become the great he's been rapidly growing into.
Good luck Jay.[/p][/quote]I think genuine football fans of any club will feel for him, only idiots would make fun of him.
Hes not just out for us but for England and his pace ans finishing will be sorely missed.el caballo santos101

Strasbourg Saint wrote…

We visited the National Footy Museum after the match on Saturday. As we entered, we were welcomed by a museum guy who, on noticing we were Saints fans immediately said, 'I assume you were at the match, how bad was that injury?' It turned out he was an Evertonian who, like so many other fans around the country - including decent Cherries fans, of course - really hoped that Jay would make the plane. His form, his goals and, I think, his honest, hard-working attitude (like Adam's) has really caught a lot of people's imagination. It's such a shame he'll be out for most (perhaps ALL) of the rest of this year. I hope he isn't hurried back and this can heal in its own good time. More than that, once back, I hope this will spur him on to working even harder, so that he can eventually become the great he's been rapidly growing into. Good luck Jay.

I think genuine football fans of any club will feel for him, only idiots would make fun of him. Hes not just out for us but for England and his pace ans finishing will be sorely missed.

Score: 6

OSPREYSAINT says...9:49pm Mon 7 Apr 14

5 1 Sigurdsson

5 1 SigurdssonOSPREYSAINT

5 1 Sigurdsson

Score: -6

OSPREYSAINT says...9:53pm Mon 7 Apr 14

5 - 1 FT, you have to feel for Poyet don't you? No?

5 - 1 FT, you have to feel for Poyet don't you? No?OSPREYSAINT

5 - 1 FT, you have to feel for Poyet don't you? No?

Score: -5

Norwegian Saint says...10:07pm Mon 7 Apr 14

OSPREYSAINT wrote…

5 - 1 FT, you have to feel for Poyet don't you? No?

Saints are now officially in the Premiership 2014/15! Back onto the real story though, I am so sorry to hear about J-Rod.... As we say over here "god bedring JR"

[quote][p][bold]OSPREYSAINT[/bold] wrote:
5 - 1 FT, you have to feel for Poyet don't you? No?[/p][/quote]Saints are now officially in the Premiership 2014/15!
Back onto the real story though, I am so sorry to hear about J-Rod.... As we say over here "god bedring JR"Norwegian Saint

OSPREYSAINT wrote…

5 - 1 FT, you have to feel for Poyet don't you? No?

Saints are now officially in the Premiership 2014/15! Back onto the real story though, I am so sorry to hear about J-Rod.... As we say over here "god bedring JR"

Score: 9

Paul TS says...10:19pm Mon 7 Apr 14

So sorry for you Jay, absolute gutter. However you are 24, so with a good recovery if you keep going as you have this season, after you recover, then your time will come again. Keep your chin up mate!

So sorry for you Jay, absolute gutter. However you are 24, so with a good recovery if you keep going as you have this season, after you recover, then your time will come again. Keep your chin up mate!Paul TS

So sorry for you Jay, absolute gutter. However you are 24, so with a good recovery if you keep going as you have this season, after you recover, then your time will come again. Keep your chin up mate!

Score: 5

Jan28th1984 says...11:00pm Mon 7 Apr 14

Get well soon JR - although at 24, time is on your side, so don't hurry back. In a year's time you will be knocking on the door of the England squad again - but it will be for Euro 16 not Brazil 14.

Get well soon JR - although at 24, time is on your side, so don't hurry back. In a year's time you will be knocking on the door of the England squad again - but it will be for Euro 16 not Brazil 14.Jan28th1984

Get well soon JR - although at 24, time is on your side, so don't hurry back. In a year's time you will be knocking on the door of the England squad again - but it will be for Euro 16 not Brazil 14.

Score: 3

FindAndDestroy says...11:15pm Mon 7 Apr 14

What a blow!!!!!!....... to him, to us, to saints and to England, i'm just speechless, i kept on hoping for a minor injury and there you are....... wish you a quick recovery .... I am sure those blokes down M27 are licking their lips...you b*****d

What a blow!!!!!!....... to him, to us, to saints and to England,
i'm just speechless, i kept on hoping for a minor injury and there you are.......
wish you a quick recovery ....
I am sure those blokes down M27 are licking their lips...you b*****dFindAndDestroy

What a blow!!!!!!....... to him, to us, to saints and to England, i'm just speechless, i kept on hoping for a minor injury and there you are....... wish you a quick recovery .... I am sure those blokes down M27 are licking their lips...you b*****d

Score: 2

singapore saint84 says...11:26pm Mon 7 Apr 14

I know it sounds selfish...but on the brighter side..he will still be with us next season at least...no club will be putting a bid in for him with his current injury

I know it sounds selfish...but on the brighter side..he will still be with us next season at least...no club will be putting a bid in for him with his current injurysingapore saint84

I know it sounds selfish...but on the brighter side..he will still be with us next season at least...no club will be putting a bid in for him with his current injury

Score: 0

Rising_Son says...12:40am Tue 8 Apr 14

Nice the nicest piece of news to wake up to. Good luck, Jay. The future will be very bright again when you've healed.

Nice the nicest piece of news to wake up to. Good luck, Jay. The future will be very bright again when you've healed.Rising_Son

Nice the nicest piece of news to wake up to. Good luck, Jay. The future will be very bright again when you've healed.

Score: 0

Chicago Saint says...1:30am Tue 8 Apr 14

Saintsteve7 wrote…

I'm slightly surprised its 6 months as rupturing the ACL is usually more like 9 months. Hopefully this means it's slightly better news than it could of been. Hopefully he'll be back firing on all cylinders come sept/oct.

I had an ACL tear 20 years ago and my recovery as an amateur player was about 8-9 months. It was a trying period as my brain had to teach my operated leg how to move again, similar to that of an infant learning to use its leg muscles. But technology has far progressed since then, and with professional athletes being provided top medical treatment and therapy, recovery times are right about 6 months, although there have been instances where professionals have recovered in as little as 4-5 months. With the medical and fitness staff at St. Mary's, don't be surprised if Jay is ready by mid-August early September. Best of luck for a speedy recovery Jay!!!!

[quote][p][bold]Saintsteve7[/bold] wrote:
I'm slightly surprised its 6 months as rupturing the ACL is usually more like 9 months. Hopefully this means it's slightly better news than it could of been.
Hopefully he'll be back firing on all cylinders come sept/oct.[/p][/quote]I had an ACL tear 20 years ago and my recovery as an amateur player was about 8-9 months. It was a trying period as my brain had to teach my operated leg how to move again, similar to that of an infant learning to use its leg muscles. But technology has far progressed since then, and with professional athletes being provided top medical treatment and therapy, recovery times are right about 6 months, although there have been instances where professionals have recovered in as little as 4-5 months. With the medical and fitness staff at St. Mary's, don't be surprised if Jay is ready by mid-August early September. Best of luck for a speedy recovery Jay!!!!Chicago Saint

Saintsteve7 wrote…

I'm slightly surprised its 6 months as rupturing the ACL is usually more like 9 months. Hopefully this means it's slightly better news than it could of been. Hopefully he'll be back firing on all cylinders come sept/oct.

I had an ACL tear 20 years ago and my recovery as an amateur player was about 8-9 months. It was a trying period as my brain had to teach my operated leg how to move again, similar to that of an infant learning to use its leg muscles. But technology has far progressed since then, and with professional athletes being provided top medical treatment and therapy, recovery times are right about 6 months, although there have been instances where professionals have recovered in as little as 4-5 months. With the medical and fitness staff at St. Mary's, don't be surprised if Jay is ready by mid-August early September. Best of luck for a speedy recovery Jay!!!!

Score: 5

Blackknight says...5:38am Tue 8 Apr 14

Horrendous for him. Jay Rod was playing well and must have been in Hodgson's thoughts for Brazil. A full recovery is more important than the time it takes. Its small consolation that it happened towards the end of the season when Saints are safe from relegation worries.

Horrendous for him. Jay Rod was playing well and must have been in Hodgson's thoughts for Brazil.
A full recovery is more important than the time it takes. Its small consolation that it happened towards the end of the season when Saints are safe from relegation worries.Blackknight

Horrendous for him. Jay Rod was playing well and must have been in Hodgson's thoughts for Brazil. A full recovery is more important than the time it takes. Its small consolation that it happened towards the end of the season when Saints are safe from relegation worries.

Score: 2

Tubbystubb says...7:21am Tue 8 Apr 14

Gutted for Jay, Saints and England. Just got to offer my wishes to him on a speedy recovery. Get well soon Jay!

Gutted for Jay, Saints and England.
Just got to offer my wishes to him on a speedy recovery.
Get well soon Jay!Tubbystubb

Gutted for Jay, Saints and England. Just got to offer my wishes to him on a speedy recovery. Get well soon Jay!

Score: 4

St Mark says...8:46am Tue 8 Apr 14

Jay Rodriguez - Golden Boot at the European Championships in 2016. Come back strong and believe it, Jay.

Jay Rodriguez - Golden Boot at the European Championships in 2016. Come back strong and believe it, Jay.St Mark

Jay Rodriguez - Golden Boot at the European Championships in 2016. Come back strong and believe it, Jay.

Score: 4

justaSaintsfan says...9:13am Tue 8 Apr 14

Good luck with the op, Jay. Heal fast. Get fit. Look forward to greater times with Saints!!! Jay, you will be coming back to a more experienced, better young Saints team that will help you become an even better player!!! Onward and upward with Saints and the Southampton Way!!!

Good luck with the op, Jay.
Heal fast.
Get fit.
Look forward to greater times with Saints!!!
Jay, you will be coming back to a more experienced, better young Saints team that will help you become an even better player!!!
Onward and upward with Saints and the Southampton Way!!!justaSaintsfan

Good luck with the op, Jay. Heal fast. Get fit. Look forward to greater times with Saints!!! Jay, you will be coming back to a more experienced, better young Saints team that will help you become an even better player!!! Onward and upward with Saints and the Southampton Way!!!

Score: 4

REDARMYRULETHESOUTH says...9:55am Tue 8 Apr 14

GOOD LUCK JROD. This has left SOUTHAMPTON with a big hole to fill. IDEALLY WE GET SOME-ONE OF LUKAKU QUALITY ON LOAN. It has all got messy with the DANI SITUATION and the money tied up. Dani is a good addition on the bench and good in Cup Games - but not a prolific Goal scorer - suited to Italian Football - and if he continues to be disruptive in the Dressing Room and has a short fuse - then GET RID. WE WILL MISS JROD AND HIS GOALS. It shows you that if you have real talent it shines through. TOP SCORER in the Championship - took time to adapt - and now some pretty awesome goals - over and over again. THE GOALKEEPING SITUATION is also very messy. If the Club is genuinely serious is getting every point avaialable and progressing above manure and spuds - THEN A NEW KEEPER WE MUST HAVE TO CHALLENGE BORUC. AT CB - We must have more competition and cover. Take Jose and Lovren out injured and we are scuppered. Even one of them out for a few games and we leave ourselves vulnerable. EVERTON HAVE BUILT THEIR TEAM ON LOANEES AND A FREE - why not some of the same for us. WE MUST HAVE THE AMBITION WITH OUR CURRENT MANAGER TO PUSH ON. RESPECT and good wishes to Guly - Hoover etc who must surely be on their way. ALL OUR TOP PLAYERS ARE NOT FOR SALE. RED ARMY 2014. STRIKE-FIGHT-WIN. COYR. NEW DEAL FOR POCH - NOW !!!

GOOD LUCK JROD.
This has left SOUTHAMPTON with a big hole to fill.
IDEALLY WE GET SOME-ONE OF LUKAKU QUALITY ON LOAN.
It has all got messy with the DANI SITUATION and the money tied up.
Dani is a good addition on the bench and good in Cup Games - but not a prolific Goal scorer - suited to Italian Football - and if he continues to be disruptive in the Dressing Room and has a short fuse - then GET RID.
WE WILL MISS JROD AND HIS GOALS. It shows you that if you have real talent it shines through. TOP SCORER in the Championship - took time to adapt - and now some pretty awesome goals - over and over again.
THE GOALKEEPING SITUATION is also very messy. If the Club is genuinely serious is getting every point avaialable and progressing above manure and spuds - THEN A NEW KEEPER WE MUST HAVE TO CHALLENGE BORUC.
AT CB - We must have more competition and cover. Take Jose and Lovren out injured and we are scuppered. Even one of them out for a few games and we leave ourselves vulnerable.
EVERTON HAVE BUILT THEIR TEAM ON LOANEES AND A FREE - why not some of the same for us.
WE MUST HAVE THE AMBITION WITH OUR CURRENT MANAGER TO PUSH ON.
RESPECT and good wishes to Guly - Hoover etc who must surely be on their way.
ALL OUR TOP PLAYERS ARE NOT FOR SALE.
RED ARMY 2014.
STRIKE-FIGHT-WIN. COYR.
NEW DEAL FOR POCH - NOW !!!REDARMYRULETHESOUTH

GOOD LUCK JROD. This has left SOUTHAMPTON with a big hole to fill. IDEALLY WE GET SOME-ONE OF LUKAKU QUALITY ON LOAN. It has all got messy with the DANI SITUATION and the money tied up. Dani is a good addition on the bench and good in Cup Games - but not a prolific Goal scorer - suited to Italian Football - and if he continues to be disruptive in the Dressing Room and has a short fuse - then GET RID. WE WILL MISS JROD AND HIS GOALS. It shows you that if you have real talent it shines through. TOP SCORER in the Championship - took time to adapt - and now some pretty awesome goals - over and over again. THE GOALKEEPING SITUATION is also very messy. If the Club is genuinely serious is getting every point avaialable and progressing above manure and spuds - THEN A NEW KEEPER WE MUST HAVE TO CHALLENGE BORUC. AT CB - We must have more competition and cover. Take Jose and Lovren out injured and we are scuppered. Even one of them out for a few games and we leave ourselves vulnerable. EVERTON HAVE BUILT THEIR TEAM ON LOANEES AND A FREE - why not some of the same for us. WE MUST HAVE THE AMBITION WITH OUR CURRENT MANAGER TO PUSH ON. RESPECT and good wishes to Guly - Hoover etc who must surely be on their way. ALL OUR TOP PLAYERS ARE NOT FOR SALE. RED ARMY 2014. STRIKE-FIGHT-WIN. COYR. NEW DEAL FOR POCH - NOW !!!

Score: 2

killared says...10:14am Tue 8 Apr 14

REDARMYRULETHESOUTH wrote…

GOOD LUCK JROD. This has left SOUTHAMPTON with a big hole to fill. IDEALLY WE GET SOME-ONE OF LUKAKU QUALITY ON LOAN. It has all got messy with the DANI SITUATION and the money tied up. Dani is a good addition on the bench and good in Cup Games - but not a prolific Goal scorer - suited to Italian Football - and if he continues to be disruptive in the Dressing Room and has a short fuse - then GET RID. WE WILL MISS JROD AND HIS GOALS. It shows you that if you have real talent it shines through. TOP SCORER in the Championship - took time to adapt - and now some pretty awesome goals - over and over again. THE GOALKEEPING SITUATION is also very messy. If the Club is genuinely serious is getting every point avaialable and progressing above manure and spuds - THEN A NEW KEEPER WE MUST HAVE TO CHALLENGE BORUC. AT CB - We must have more competition and cover. Take Jose and Lovren out injured and we are scuppered. Even one of them out for a few games and we leave ourselves vulnerable. EVERTON HAVE BUILT THEIR TEAM ON LOANEES AND A FREE - why not some of the same for us. WE MUST HAVE THE AMBITION WITH OUR CURRENT MANAGER TO PUSH ON. RESPECT and good wishes to Guly - Hoover etc who must surely be on their way. ALL OUR TOP PLAYERS ARE NOT FOR SALE. RED ARMY 2014. STRIKE-FIGHT-WIN. COYR. NEW DEAL FOR POCH - NOW !!!

If you really think that Lukaku, Delafoeu, Barry will be on loan next season then dream on Lukaku is likely to go on sale, Delafoeu will be back with Barca as they are not allowed to buy for a season and dirty Gareth Barry will be on free. Lukaku will go to a big club that's for sure and that might be Dortmund " Lewandoski departure to Bayern " and they have the money to spend and they are a Champions league club !. Why not getting Lescott he will be on free and have the experience yes is salary might be an issue but why not

[quote][p][bold]REDARMYRULETHESOUTH[/bold] wrote:
GOOD LUCK JROD.
This has left SOUTHAMPTON with a big hole to fill.
IDEALLY WE GET SOME-ONE OF LUKAKU QUALITY ON LOAN.
It has all got messy with the DANI SITUATION and the money tied up.
Dani is a good addition on the bench and good in Cup Games - but not a prolific Goal scorer - suited to Italian Football - and if he continues to be disruptive in the Dressing Room and has a short fuse - then GET RID.
WE WILL MISS JROD AND HIS GOALS. It shows you that if you have real talent it shines through. TOP SCORER in the Championship - took time to adapt - and now some pretty awesome goals - over and over again.
THE GOALKEEPING SITUATION is also very messy. If the Club is genuinely serious is getting every point avaialable and progressing above manure and spuds - THEN A NEW KEEPER WE MUST HAVE TO CHALLENGE BORUC.
AT CB - We must have more competition and cover. Take Jose and Lovren out injured and we are scuppered. Even one of them out for a few games and we leave ourselves vulnerable.
EVERTON HAVE BUILT THEIR TEAM ON LOANEES AND A FREE - why not some of the same for us.
WE MUST HAVE THE AMBITION WITH OUR CURRENT MANAGER TO PUSH ON.
RESPECT and good wishes to Guly - Hoover etc who must surely be on their way.
ALL OUR TOP PLAYERS ARE NOT FOR SALE.
RED ARMY 2014.
STRIKE-FIGHT-WIN. COYR.
NEW DEAL FOR POCH - NOW !!![/p][/quote]If you really think that Lukaku, Delafoeu, Barry will be on loan next season then dream on Lukaku is likely to go on sale, Delafoeu will be back with Barca as they are not allowed to buy for a season and dirty Gareth Barry will be on free. Lukaku will go to a big club that's for sure and that might be Dortmund " Lewandoski departure to Bayern " and they have the money to spend and they are a Champions league club !. Why not getting Lescott he will be on free and have the experience yes is salary might be an issue but why notkillared

REDARMYRULETHESOUTH wrote…

GOOD LUCK JROD. This has left SOUTHAMPTON with a big hole to fill. IDEALLY WE GET SOME-ONE OF LUKAKU QUALITY ON LOAN. It has all got messy with the DANI SITUATION and the money tied up. Dani is a good addition on the bench and good in Cup Games - but not a prolific Goal scorer - suited to Italian Football - and if he continues to be disruptive in the Dressing Room and has a short fuse - then GET RID. WE WILL MISS JROD AND HIS GOALS. It shows you that if you have real talent it shines through. TOP SCORER in the Championship - took time to adapt - and now some pretty awesome goals - over and over again. THE GOALKEEPING SITUATION is also very messy. If the Club is genuinely serious is getting every point avaialable and progressing above manure and spuds - THEN A NEW KEEPER WE MUST HAVE TO CHALLENGE BORUC. AT CB - We must have more competition and cover. Take Jose and Lovren out injured and we are scuppered. Even one of them out for a few games and we leave ourselves vulnerable. EVERTON HAVE BUILT THEIR TEAM ON LOANEES AND A FREE - why not some of the same for us. WE MUST HAVE THE AMBITION WITH OUR CURRENT MANAGER TO PUSH ON. RESPECT and good wishes to Guly - Hoover etc who must surely be on their way. ALL OUR TOP PLAYERS ARE NOT FOR SALE. RED ARMY 2014. STRIKE-FIGHT-WIN. COYR. NEW DEAL FOR POCH - NOW !!!

If you really think that Lukaku, Delafoeu, Barry will be on loan next season then dream on Lukaku is likely to go on sale, Delafoeu will be back with Barca as they are not allowed to buy for a season and dirty Gareth Barry will be on free. Lukaku will go to a big club that's for sure and that might be Dortmund " Lewandoski departure to Bayern " and they have the money to spend and they are a Champions league club !. Why not getting Lescott he will be on free and have the experience yes is salary might be an issue but why not

Score: -2

warrens 76 says...10:52am Tue 8 Apr 14

willygetaway wrote…

I,M GUTTED FOR YOU JAY . COYR

ACL Can be cured, posterior crucial Ligament is the career ender these days..x bro

[quote][p][bold]willygetaway[/bold] wrote:
I,M GUTTED FOR YOU JAY . COYR[/p][/quote]ACL Can be cured, posterior crucial Ligament is the career ender these days..x browarrens 76

willygetaway wrote…

I,M GUTTED FOR YOU JAY . COYR

ACL Can be cured, posterior crucial Ligament is the career ender these days..x bro

Score: 2

right back in the bar says...11:17am Tue 8 Apr 14

I'm convinced that he was on for 20 goals and going to Brazil. Its not going to happen but you can sure about this lad's attitude, commitment, and aptitude for hard work will get him back where he belongs - a leading premiership goals scorer and England international (and as far as rehabilitation is concerned he could not be at a better football club). My Saints player of the season and a top bloke.

I'm convinced that he was on for 20 goals and going to Brazil. Its not going to happen but you can sure about this lad's attitude, commitment, and aptitude for hard work will get him back where he belongs - a leading premiership goals scorer and England international (and as far as rehabilitation is concerned he could not be at a better football club).
My Saints player of the season and a top bloke.right back in the bar

I'm convinced that he was on for 20 goals and going to Brazil. Its not going to happen but you can sure about this lad's attitude, commitment, and aptitude for hard work will get him back where he belongs - a leading premiership goals scorer and England international (and as far as rehabilitation is concerned he could not be at a better football club). My Saints player of the season and a top bloke.

Score: 3

Beer Monster says...12:13pm Tue 8 Apr 14

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Jay - you have time on your side, so keep up the hard work and you will be rewarded :-)

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Jay - you have time on your side, so keep up the hard work and you will be rewarded :-)Beer Monster

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Jay - you have time on your side, so keep up the hard work and you will be rewarded :-)

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